The Kansas City, Missouri firefighter accused of spitting on a child, then calling the child a racial slur at an Overland Park, Kan. restaurant has been found not guilty.

Terrance J. Skeen, 42, was charged with battery, disorderly conduct, and assault in connection with the case which happened at an Overland Park, Kansas Hooters Restaurant on February 26th.

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Witnesses said Skeen called the child a racial slur, then spat on the child.

Overland Park officials said Skeen was found not guilty on all charges after a short trial Wednesday.

Chris Hernandez, director of city communications for Kansas City, Missouri, said the city and the fire department respects the findings of the judicial process.

“While the allegations were disturbing, Mr. Skeen stood trial in open court where, after considering the entirety of the evidence, the court concluded that he was not guilty of the charges brought against him,” Hernandez said.

“Mr. Skeen will continue in his present administrative assignment, which is a non-public and non-safety sensitive role. Future assignments will be subject to negotiated work rules and established City policies.”